The data is provided by CNC, the Conseil National du Cuir, the French association which groups all the national player of the leather, from raw material to finished product. These are related to exports in 2016 and show a “failure record”: that of the 10 billion euro. Growing up in total by 6% the Alps […]
Leather Chemical Division of BASF becomes part of the Stahl group forming a chemical giant to the leather industry. BASF takes comfort a minority share of 16% of Stahl and a check for 150 million euro by the financial group Wendel (majority shareholder of Stahl). The agreement was signed on March 22. Pending approval from […]
Lanxess raises prices of all of the organic chemical products for the leather with immediate effect. According to the company statement, the increase is due to rise prices of raw materials and basic operating costs. For Lanxess, which in recent months has already raised twice the lists of chromium-based products (see the interview with Mario […]
One year ago, when Hong Kong APLF Leather&Materials+, the major fair event for the Asian leather market, concluded , exhibitors (1200) felt aware of the fact that the exhibition “ had been less eventful and bustling than the previous ones, apparently owing to a remarkable decrease of Chinese visitors”. That’s basically due to China’s manufacturing […]
The guest of honour is Hermès, which here will open a laboratory by 70 employees. There will be other international brands, along with suppliers and tanneries. March 7 in Saint-Junien (region of New Aquitaine) there was the laying of the foundation stone of the Cité du Cuir, the museum and production centre that celebrates the […]
A new warehouse of 3,000 square meters, equipped with refrigerators and stores, in addition to approximately 10,000 square meters of yards for the management of the leather. It was inaugurated in recent days the new plant near Warsaw Federpellami, of Santa Croce sull’Arno company specialising in the collection and trading of Polish raw hides. The […]
In absolute terms, the Brazilian exports in February scored 16.9 million square meters of sold skins across the border, for foreign sales of 161.1 million dollars (150.9 million euro). On an annual basis, the performance recorded by the Department of Foreign Trade of the Brazilian Ministry of Industry represents a fall of 17.8% in value […]
Two factories closed layoffs and forced vacation. Latest news arriving from the Argentine press, report that on February and March, weekend shifts have been cancelled, 230 workers of a factory are disposing of arrears holidays, while for the 480 another the plant is evaluating to anticipate 2018 Summer vacation. Since last October, already two establishments […]
During the last Lineapelle (21-23 February), there were very interesting stylistic offerings. For Spring-Summer 2018, there are leathers with innovative solutions such as 3D, highly practical because of its easy cleaning, soft to the touch and surprising. There is the issue of sustainability with a focus on fashion durability. There is the promotion of art […]
“Leather is my Job!” The theme is clear: the work in their tannery. Privacy is important therefore face close-ups will not be allowed. The primary goal of the competition is showcasing the leather and the work behind tanneries. The invitation, then, is to photograph the original details, poetic or interesting art tanning. “People at work […]
After applying a + 20% to its price lists in late November, Lanxess announced that products based on chromium, such as Baychrom and Chromosomal, will see a further 10% rise in their price with immediate effect. With a press release, the German chemical giant said that the Leather Division “is forced to take for the […]
The French association of tanning (CNC) at the Salon de l’Agriculture (slated to run from February 25 to March 5 in Paris) aims to provide a showcase for the leather industry, and above all, to create an axis between companies who raise the animals and those who then handle a byproduct. According to the CNC, […]
“2017 starts off on the right foot. The shoe sector, which witnessed a period of suffering in recent times, seems in recovery. Luxury brand in general too. However, I don’t expect a return to pre-crisis levels yet. As per Lineapelle, we have certainly seen more interest” said Alessandro Iliprandi, of the Bonaudo Tannery at the […]
Natural effects and bright colours were the highlights of the 2017 edition of Lineapelle92 (February 21 to 23 held in Rho, Milan). In her first visit to the fair, young fashion student Giovanna Mercanti was “fascinated by different materials” and, in particular, by “naturally tanned skins and by the variety of colours.” Another visitor, who […]
Numerous businesses in the chemical sector that are working for tanneries and those dedicated to the manufacture of leather attended Simac Tanning Tech. The exhibitors appreciated the attendance of numerous Italian and foreign visitors, as well as the simultaneous presence of Lineapelle, which allowed them to spend three days alongside companies that work with leather. […]
Year of foundation: 1925; Turnover (2015): around 3 million euro; Employees: 27. Specialisation high-end for goatskin for footwear, small leather goods and, in particular, gloves. French nationality. It comes from Saint-Junien, the department of Haute-Vienne, Charente and Périgord, the news that the historic tannery Colombier (a typical family company whose foundation stone laid by Leon […]
Kane’s supplies, furniture retailers for the home with 18 stores in Florida (USA), has sent letters to 15,000 customers explaining how to request a shopping voucher, the equivalent for sofas sold between 2010 and 2016, to avoid litigation. Because in recent times there have been many dissatisfied customers who have decided to resort to legal […]
Learn how to use the skins of the major wild mammals which are the victim of road accidents. It happens every Saturday at Manitok Thompson House (pictured), an Inuit woman living in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. Only in Ontario each year there are 1,100 records of dead wild animals accidentally in road accidents and is […]
Footwear and bags are still getting over a complicated economic situation. Where are they heading for? Hopefully towards better outcomes. Peculiar times for clothing, while automotive is expected to reinforce a positive trend in 2017. Fast pace for small accessories. Waiting for sampling to turn into purchase orders, the three-day-fair opens a window on the […]
Fashion brands slow down. Tough times for niche items as well. That’s the very first 2016 report given out by exhibitors, participating in Lineapelle, specialised for reptile and leather.” Fashion brands have been slowing down, hence demand has gone down, as much as revenues”- says Roberto Franchi (Reptilis, based in Santa Croce sull’Arno, Pisa), supported […]
